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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.76, 2,987.68 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.76, 2,987.68 and 530.94 is: 796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.76 : 2,987.68 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.76/2,987.68 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.76x = 2,987.68 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.76x = 1,586,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,278.82/1,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.42

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